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Minky Burp Cloth Tutorial

Today I am going to share with you how I make minky backed burp cloths. When I use one of my blanket kits (non patchwork) I always have a little bit of leftover cotton fabric. I have just enough fabric to make a burp cloth and infant bib using my bib pattern. Extra minky and a scrap piece of warm and natural batting is all I need to make a cute gift set to go with the blanket.

Step 1: Cut out a rectangle from your cotton fabric in the measurement that you want the finished burp cloth to be plus 1/2". I cut mine 17 1/2" long by 9 1/2" wide. Place the cotton fabric on a scrap of warm and natural batting (or other similar cotton batting) with the right side facing up and pin all around.

Step 2: With a long machine stitch and using 1/8" seam allowance baste all the way around removing pins as you go. Trim the batting even with the cotton fabric. It is easiest to use a rotary cutter/ruler.

Step 3: Place a piece of minky right side up on a flat surface. Place your fabric/batting down on the minky with the right sides together. Pin all the way around leaving a gap on one side for turning about 5" long.

Step 4: Switch back to a regular machine stitch and sew all the way around using a 1/4" seam allowance. Make sure that you leave a gap on one side for turning. Trim the minky even with the cotton fabric/batting EXCEPT where the gap is.

Step 5: Trim corners and turn right side out. Using a pointy object (I use a plastic chopstick) poke out the corners carefully.

Step 6: Tuck in the minky at the gap and iron all the way around on the cotton side ONLY. Do not iron on the minky side. Pin the opening closed and topstitch all the way around.

Congrats! You are done

I used Safari Soiree Cheater fabric from Birch Organics and Charcoal minky from Shannon Fabrics to make the burp cloth shown in this tutorial.

Happy Ever After Apron Dress

I have finally decided to do another blog post. I just had to share this cute dress I just finished. It is going to be a birthday gift for my friend's daughter next weekend for her 5th birthday. I used 4 prints from the new Happy Ever After line from Riley Blake. I used Main for the skirt, Dresses for the bodice, Gingham for the straps and apron ruffle, and Carriage for the apron detail. The fabrics can be found here. The pattern I used is the Charlotte Apron Dress from The Cottage Mama. It comes in sizes 6 months-8. The apron is the perfect backdrop for applique. The cute Sleeping Beauty applique is from Lynnie Pinnie. She has many more princesses in this same style and go really well with this fabric line.

Too Cute Ruched Shorts

Last week I tested a new sewing pattern from Cole's Corner and Creations. They are girls shorts that cinch up on the sides which give them a cute and feminine detail. The pattern includes sizes 2-8. I made the size 5 for my daughter and the fit was perfect! I used Dress Up Days fabric from Riley Blake in Blue Floral. I thought this fabric has patriotic colors but at the same time not too Fourth of July-ish. I appliqued a kite from Planet Applique and sewed down the red rick rack for the kite tail.

Usually I cannot get her to smile or pose for pictures. But, as you can see, she loves her new outfit. In fact, she wanted to wear it again the next day. It was too dirty from her wiping chocolate milkshake all over the shirt so of course I didn't let her.

Personalized Baby Bibs

A few days ago I was contacted by a friend who is having a joint 1st birthday party for her son and 4 other babies. She wanted to get all the birthday boys (and girl) a special bib personalized with their name and birthday. She picked out the fabrics that she wanted and I made the bibs. I love how they came out. They are all lined with warm and natural cotton batting for absorbancy and are backed in super soft bubble dot minky.

My favorite is the Groovy Guitar bib. I just love the colors in this fabric. The teal minky on the back is a perfect match too!

I also love the bib made with Windy Day fabric from Michael Miller.

Apple of My Eye Dress

I used 5 fabrics from the Apple of My Eye collection from Riley Blake to make my daughter this dress.

I used the Peasant Dress Pattern by Tie Dye Diva. It has different options on how to gather the neckline and sleeves. I choose to shir.

I made a size 6 for my daughter who is 5 but not so skinny. I had her try it on and the neckline is huge! I did steam the elastic thread to shrink it but hopefully it will shrink a little more if I put it in the drier. It is suppose to be for her to wear for her preschool graduation. If it doesn't shrink it is going to her older sister who is 7. I am sure it is a problem with my shirring rather than the pattern. I have made this before for my cousin and it fits her perfect.

Apple of My Eye fabrics can be found in my shop

Blanket Bundle Giveaway and Sale!

Head over to my friend Nicole's blog for an exciting giveaway! I am giving away 1 blanket bundle on her blog. Blanket bundles include 1 yard of cotton fabric, 1 fat half of minky and PDF instructions on how to make a minky baby blanket. I have also put all blanket bundles on sale during the contest. You can find them in my etsy store. Contest and sale both end on 5/23.

Contest entries must be left on the giveaway post on Cole's Corner and Creations blog to count. Comments left on this blog will not be entered into the drawing for the free blanket bundle.